The four-storey existing building in the late 19th century conservation area has been sensitively renovated for Supercity Group, with two new floors added through a rooftop extension. The reworking of the industrial building, previously used as commercial office space, has created 58 serviced apartments and also includes a ground-floor wine bar and furniture showroom.

The renovation includes a contemporary architectural addition, achieved by using a robust palette of large concrete elements, steel and reclaimed brick. The rhythm and structure of the rooftop addition take their cues from the shape of the window bays and vertical brick piers of the existing building.

BuckleyGrayYeoman worked on the project with designer Susan Walters, paying close attention to creating enduring and stylish surfaces throughout the spaces. Each apartment features British tweed textiles and furniture and hand-painted artworks.

Intelligence systems have been fitted into each room, meaning all controls – from the concierge service to lighting and heating controls – can be monitored and adjusted by a single screen.

“The aim was to form a dialogue between old and new, creating architectural additions that enhanced the character of the existing building,” said Matt Yeoman, Director at BuckleyGrayYeoman. “The result is a confident piece of contemporary design that sensitivity reinterprets the building, creating a new destination for leisure and shopping.

“We drew upon our considerable experience in designing aparthotels and other hospitality projects but were also influenced by our work in the high-end residential sector, creating first class accommodation for business travellers.”

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